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- Thu Jul 25, 2019 1:01 am
- Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
- Topic: Objective canisters
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2441
Objective canisters
Hello all, I have a million, or so, plastic objective canisters with RMS threaded caps which are suitable for most of the older scopes. They will not work with newer Olympus (BX) or Nikon (Eclipse and newer). Available to the US in a $8.00 flat rate box which may hold a dozen, or so. Make a reasonab...
- Wed Jun 26, 2019 3:01 am
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Achromatic Super Contrast versus Full Plan (Motic)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5731
Re: Achromatic Super Contrast versus Full Plan (Motic)
What is your personal microscope experience ?
- Sun Jun 16, 2019 3:11 am
- Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
- Topic: Nikon E400 with many accessories, anyone have any idea what it's worth?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4615
Re: Nikon E400 with many accessories, anyone have any idea what it's worth?
You have what appears to be a very nice instrument. I've had some experience with the E400 and phase objectives and believe that they are great objectives which produce very fine images. The positive side are the objectives; the negative side is the stand. The objectives can be used on later model s...
- Thu Jun 13, 2019 1:29 am
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Which Microscope?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18572
Re: Which Microscope?
For the budget you are allowing you don't have much latitude with your choices, but in this price range either of the microscopes will probably show you enough to decide whether you want to continue. Neither of the scopes offer any more than the minimum, in spite of the advertising 'hyperbole', and ...
- Sun Oct 14, 2018 4:40 am
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: pls help with recc. a microscope
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10218
Re: pls help with recc. a microscope
Thanks Tom and 75RR.
I did not even think about the phone, but that's a great idea. Adapters are very reasonable (cheep).
I'll try to send Lisa from Oahu a private message.
lorez
I did not even think about the phone, but that's a great idea. Adapters are very reasonable (cheep).
I'll try to send Lisa from Oahu a private message.
lorez
- Sun Oct 14, 2018 3:19 am
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: pls help with recc. a microscope
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10218
Re: pls help with recc. a microscope
If you would like a referral to a professional who is on Oahu send me a message.
lorez
lorez
- Sat Oct 13, 2018 11:50 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: pls help with recc. a microscope
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10218
Re: pls help with recc. a microscope
I will give you a microscope that will be better than what you can get for $200 and you can use that money to purchase a better camera. Send me a message if you are interested.
lorez
lorez
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 10:23 pm
- Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
- Topic: Objective cases and turret plugs
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2622
Objective cases and turret plugs
For sale in US only: RMS objective cases $2.00, Turret plugs for RMS objectives $1.00. Minimum 4 of each item. Items will be shipped in flat rate boxes at $7.60.
lorez
lorez
- Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:14 pm
- Forum: Collecting microscopes and slides
- Topic: My favorite microscope repairman's trick...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8129
Re: My favorite microscope repairman's trick...
WOW ! That's a name from the past. I visited with Klaus on many an occasion, back in the day. He was very kind and generous until you (I) asked a really stupid question.I apprenticed for 4 years with a master machinist, Klaus Wirbelauer
lorez
- Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:28 am
- Forum: My microscope
- Topic: Recent acquisition: Nikon...somethingphot, maybe?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4147
Re: Recent acquisition: Nikon...somethingphot, maybe?
Your scope is an Alphaphot YS2.
lorez
lorez
- Thu Aug 16, 2018 3:37 am
- Forum: My microscope
- Topic: B&L StereoZoom
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11440
Re: B&L StereoZoom
This one is 0.7 - 3.0x I have no idea what power the oculars are as I can't see any markings on the barrels from the posted photos. Does that make it a V.4? The stereo microscopes of that era were identified by their body design (magnification range) and stand type. Your body. also called a pod, ha...
- Sun Aug 05, 2018 6:13 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Olympus BH-2 Voltage Control
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2885
Re: Olympus BH-2 Voltage Control
If cleaning the slider does not work then it is the circuit board with the LEDs. At one time there was a secondary source, but I've not seen anything for some time. I now convert the BH2 to LED using a handy kit I have.
lorez
lorez
- Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:32 pm
- Forum: My microscope
- Topic: Choices for purchase????
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8418
Re: Choices for purchase????
I have quite a few used microscopes available. Olympus BH2, which was not on your original list is a good candidate. If you are interested you can send me a message.
lorez
lorez
- Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:31 pm
- Forum: Home-made microscope adaptations
- Topic: LED ADAPTATION TO AO SPENCER
- Replies: 50
- Views: 26137
Re: LED ADAPTATION TO AO SPENCER
I have a 3W LED kit that I have used successfully on quite a few varieties of scopes. The 3W is sufficient to replace a 6V30W halogen. The power supply needs 110V and has variable intensity control. Some of these have been in professional use for five years.
lorez
lorez
- Thu Jul 05, 2018 3:22 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: 1650 Pelican Case
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10680
Re: 1650 Pelican Case
Anyone use a Pelican Case to store and transport their microscope? Is it worth it? Is there a downside? Looking into a second hand 1650 I do use Pelican Cases and find them well worth the $$$. I also work with others who use them in less than favorable conditions with no problems that are caused by...
- Sun Jun 24, 2018 11:28 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: ?: Plan Objectives and Rack-and-Pinion condenser
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4028
Re: ?: Plan Objectives and Rack-and-Pinion condenser
'm expecting this upgrade to provide only an incremental increase in specimen viewing quality. The scope will use LED illumination. How big is your increment ? If it's small, just buy some better Nikon objectives. If it's larger, buy a Labophot, or Labophot2, or Olympus BH2. If you are just looking...
- Sat Apr 14, 2018 1:30 am
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: AO microscope
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3161
Re: AO microscope
Post a photo of the piece and we will try to identify it.
lorez
lorez
- Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:55 am
- Forum: My microscope
- Topic: New Scopes-Microstar 410
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8551
Re: New Scopes-Microstar 410
Apo, I'm interested to know about this mystery part.The funny thing about the supposed focusing problem is; it's a 1.00 part and the guy who disentangles shopping carts at the mall, could fix it.
- Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:45 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Diopter Jammed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1990
Re: Diopter Jammed
A photo would be helpful. Although I've never heard of the brand you mention, the fact it's from Occupied Japan does lend a bit of insight. I'll put my money on the diopter tube extending as you turn the ring counterclockwise as seen from the top. I think the heat would help, but I would not use the...
- Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:07 am
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Help to buy a microscope
- Replies: 31
- Views: 15529
Re: Help to buy a microscope
Hi Katerina, It may be that your son will use the scope for a while and then move on to other interests as many do, but if he is like me and many of us in this group he will have his first scope when he is 70. Whatever the case, I think the Fisher scope will give him a good start and probably last f...
- Fri Feb 09, 2018 4:57 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Help to buy a microscope
- Replies: 31
- Views: 15529
Re: Help to buy a microscope
Hi Katerina, I am coming a bit late to this discussion, but do have a dissenting opinion. I would choose the Fisher model over the LW because it is of much more durable construction. Whether the scope is ideal for your 11 year old is another discussion, but as far as the quality instrument there is ...
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 6:13 am
- Forum: Collecting microscopes and slides
- Topic: New to microscope forum.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5809
Re: New to microscope forum.
Welcome to the group. If you are buying only cheap ugly microscopes they are probably not too rare. I would think it would be your choice as to how you made them look better. There are many good sources for instructions about lacquering. I have never done it. I don't go any further that carefully cl...
- Mon Jan 15, 2018 7:23 pm
- Forum: Collecting microscopes and slides
- Topic: B&l fine focus gummed up Help please
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7632
Re: B&l fine focus gummed up Help please
Photos of your microscope would be helpful.
lorez
lorez
- Wed Jan 03, 2018 2:29 am
- Forum: Collecting microscopes and slides
- Topic: Different solutions to the same problem
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7119
Re: Different solutions to the same problem
But as you see, an afternoon of elbow grease applied to each and they look pretty nice. They certainly do. Very nice. Back in the day when we were doing dozens of these scopes every week we decided to purchase an ultrasonic cleaner. After a few minutes of cooking in a suitable solvent the knurled k...
- Sat Dec 30, 2017 4:20 am
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Looking For/WTB AO parfocal tube
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2331
Re: Looking For/WTB AO parfocal tube
I had a similar situation. It seems as though a question evokes a block.
Happy New Year.
lorez
Happy New Year.
lorez
- Tue Dec 26, 2017 12:59 am
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: What kind of Bausch and Loan microscope is this?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3547
Re: What kind of Bausch and Loan microscope is this?
There's no serial number or anything. Although I was unable to see the photo at the link I am familiar with the microscope. During the time I was affiliated with B&L (independent dealer) all of their microscopes except the high school models ST and IST and later the 254-255 series had serial number...
- Sun Dec 24, 2017 5:47 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Wanted: A trick to ease the coarse focusing on a Nikon Optiphot
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5434
Re: Wanted: A trick to ease the coarse focusing on a Nikon Optiphot
Merry Christmas, everyone. Hobbyst46, unfortunately there are no suitable shortcuts for the proper lubrication of the focusing mechanism. I agree with zzffnn that the knobs should not be counter-rotated, but disagree about the WD-40. I would suggest never spraying that stuff anywhere on or around a ...
- Fri Dec 22, 2017 3:07 am
- Forum: Illumination Techniques
- Topic: Dark field difficulties
- Replies: 23
- Views: 14627
Re: Dark field difficulties
One thing that is often overlooked is the quality of the lenses in the system. I have conducted workshops where each participant provided their own microscope and even though the accessories being used were identical the results were not. All the technique in the world cannot produce a quality image...
- Sun Dec 10, 2017 5:52 pm
- Forum: Introduce yourself
- Topic: New/beginner hobbyist
- Replies: 29
- Views: 16969
Re: New/beginner hobbyist
Best option is buying a reconditioned used scope, such as American Optical Spencer 10 or 110 from a reputable forum member or dealer. But you may not be able to get it before Christmas. It probably just a coincidence that I have an AO10 that is in good condition and is available before Christmas if...
- Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:13 am
- Forum: My microscope
- Topic: New (for me) Nikon S. What do do about illumination?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7790
Re: New (for me) Nikon S. What do do about illumination?
Oh dear ... Now I'm really confused The Ushio bulb does have a 1/2 silvered envelop, but will work well in your illuminator if it is not too long. Nikon used quite a variety of similar bulbs in their inventory. The Ushio was used in the Alphaphot model and in that situation was a dimmable bulb. The...